Yemeni Canadians

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Yemeni Canadians
Total population
8,115 [1] (2021 Canada Census)
Regions with significant populations
Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal
Languages
Arabic (Yemeni Arabic), English and French
Religion
Islam

Yemeni Canadians are Canadians of Partial or full Yemeni descent or Yemenis who have Canadian citizenship.

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Demography

Population

According to the 2016 Census there were 6,645 Canadians who claimed Yemeni ancestry. [2]

Language

Most Yemeni Canadians speak Arabic, English or French.

Religion

Yemeni Canadian demography by religion
Religious group2021 [3] [a]
Pop. %
Islam 6,800
Judaism 575
Irreligion 545
Christianity 155
Buddhism 10
Hinduism 10
Other 25
Total Yemeni Canadian population8,120

See also

Notes

  1. Religious breakdown proportions based on "Yemeni" ethnic or cultural origin response on the 2021 census. [3]

References

  1. "Knowledge of languages by age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions". Census Profile, 2021 Census. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  2. Statistics Canada. "Data tables, 2016 Census" . Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  3. 1 2 Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2023-05-10). "Religion by ethnic or cultural origins: Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-22.